Sheriff’s Department Questions:
What are your business hours?
The sheriff’s office is open Monday thru Friday 8.00 am – 5:00 pm.
The Jail is open 24 hours - see FAQ about visitation.
How do I inquire about or pay a ticket?
Berrien County Clerk of Court. 229-686-5506.
How can I obtain an incident or accident report?
You can pick up your report during normal business hours. There is no charge for these reports.
Who can I contact about my case after an arrest has been made?
The District Attorney’s Office handles all aspects of a case after the arrest. 229-686-7015.
How do I obtain a criminal history for employment?
Criminal histories can be obtained at our office during normal business hours. You will need a government issued I.D. The cost is $20.00(cash only).
Who is responsible for the 911 Center?
Sandy Mizell is the County 911 director. For non-emergencies 229-686-2091. Any questions, complaints, comments or address verifications please call 229-686-6588, or 229-686-6587.
Jail Questions:
What day may I visit with an inmate?
Visitation is now strictly video and by appointment only and must be made 24 hours in advance. To schedule an appointment or for any questions about video visitation please visit www.jailfunds.com.
How can I add money to an inmate’s commissary account?
You may add money by using the ATM in our jail lobby at any time. Our jail lobby is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You may also go to www.jailatm.com.
Who do I contact if I have any questions about the jail?
Can I mail packages to inmates?
Because of security reasons, all mail for inmates must be sent to the following address: P.O. Box 591 Longview TX. 75606. Please include inmates full name. The jail will not accept any packages or mail of any kind. No exceptions!
Can inmates make phone calls?
Family and friends may contact NCIC Telecommunications for information on adding money to inmate accounts and video visitation by calling 1-800-943-2189. You may also add money to an inmates account by using our ATM in our jail lobby. Inmates will then be able to transfer money from their commissary account to phone account. Any question about video visitation, please contact our jail by calling 686-7664.
How do inmates receive care if sick or injured?
The Berrien County Jail has a nurse who is trained in emergency medicine at our facility or on call 24 hours a day and a doctor who is assigned to us under contract. If an inmate is sick, they would fill out a medical request to see the nurse. The Sheriff and our jail staff are not doctors and cannot give medical advice to inmates. The nurse and doctor make all medical decisions.